No HK Residents Seek Help After Nepal-Tibet Border Floods: ImmD
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Immigration Department confirmed Thursday it has received no requests for assistance from Hong Kong residents following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster has killed over 160 people with nearly 1,500 still missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists. The department has contacted multiple agencies and maintains a 24-hour hotline for residents requiring emergency support.
Key Points
- The Immigration Department reported zero assistance requests from Hong Kong residents as of Thursday following the border flooding
- Flash floods and mudslides struck Gyirong county in Tibet and northern Nepal, leaving more than 160 dead
- Nearly 1,500 people remain missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists caught in the disaster zone
- The department contacted the Foreign Ministry's Hong Kong office, Chinese Embassy in Nepal, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu, and the Travel Industry Authority
- Residents can reach the 24-hour hotline at (852) 1868 or via mobile app, WhatsApp, WeChat, or online form
Why It Matters
Although no Hong Kong residents have been directly affected, the scale of this disaster—with hundreds of foreign tourists among the missing—underscores the importance of the Immigration Department's emergency preparedness and cross-agency coordination when tragedy strikes popular travel destinations . The availability of multiple contact channels ensures residents abroad have reliable access to consular support during international crises.
Although no Hong Kong residents have been directly affected, the scale of this disaster—with hundreds of foreign tourists among the missing—underscores the importance of the Immigration Department's emergency preparedness and cross-agency coordination when tragedy strikes popular travel destinations . The availability of multiple contact channels ensures residents abroad have reliable access to consular support during international crises.